2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (241 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 60 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Subaru Legacy (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Subaru | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Legacy | Galant |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |
